(TheHuddle) Philadelphia Eagles WR Jeremy Maclin (illness) may not be ready for the start of the season as he continues to seek answers for an undisclosed illness. Maclin flew to St. Louis Thursday, Aug. 11, to meet with doctors to find out the specifics of his illness. There are reports that Maclin has lost significant weight, dropping as much as 15 pounds with 'mono like' symptoms. He does not believe his illness is career-threatening.
Analysis: This is sounding more ominous each week as Maclin still hasn't suited up and practiced. Maclin has dropped out of our top-20 WRs in the Fantasy Draft Kit and could fall further if he doesn't get right. No. 3 and 4 WRs Jason Avant and Riley Cooper are becoming draftable in deep leagues. Note: The recent signing of ex-Giants WR Steve Smith isn't big fantasy news because his surgically-repaired knee will surely land him on 6-week PUP, possibly IR. The Eagles are thinking 2012 with Smith.
This is sounding worse and worse. I really hope Maclin is ok, regardless of fantasy football.